USA,
1975, 144 min
Directed by:
John SchlesingerScreenplay:
Waldo SaltCinematography:
Conrad L. HallComposer:
John BarryCast:
Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Geraldine Page, Richard Dysart, Bo Hopkins, Pepe Serna, Lelia Goldoni, Billy Barty (more)VOD (1)
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One of the grimmest assessments of Hollywood life during the ’30s, this 1975 drama is adapted from a novel by Nathanael West and tells the tale of a talentless beauty’s desperate struggle to become a star. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. (Via Vision Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1976 - Burgess Meredith (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1976 - Conrad L. Hall (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1976 - Best Costume Design
- 1976 - Burgess Meredith (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1976 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1976 - Karen Black (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1976 - Burgess Meredith (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)